User manual RUSSELL HOBBS STEAM GLIDE

[. . . ] 13 Don't fit any attachment or accessory other than those we supply. 16 Don't use the iron for any purpose other than those described in these instructions. 17 Take care not to scratch the soleplate ­ avoid buttons, zips, etc. 18 The iron has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. [. . . ] 16 It'll go out when the soleplate reaches the temperature set by the temperature control, then cycle on and off, as the thermostat works to maintain the temperature. 10 11 12 13 14 15 priming 17 After filling, you have to prime the iron, to get water and steam through the system. 18 Hold the iron below the base unit, and press the S button on top of the iron. 19 You'll hear the pump pushing water through the system, then, after 30 seconds or so, it'll start to quieten down, and steam will come out of the vents in the soleplate. 22 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l (or max). preparation set the temperature 23 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you require next to the 3 mark. temperature setting guide label marking temperature setting j cool ­ nylon, acrylics, polyester · k warm ­ wool, polyester mixtures ·· l hot ­ cotton, linen ··· denim/jeans max i do not iron , If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label. 24 If the soleplate is at a lower temperature that the one you've set, the thermostat light on top of the iron will glow, to let you know that the soleplate is heating up. 25 When the soleplate reaches operating temperature, the thermostat light will go out, then cycle on and off as the thermostat works to maintain the temperature , If you want to use steam, set the temperature to S or higher, or you may get water. 26 Set the temperature control set to S or higher ­ otherwise the steam might condense on the soleplate, giving you water, instead of steam. 27 Press the S button on top of the iron to produce steam, release it to stop the steam. 28 Don't let the reservoir empty in use, or you'll have to prime it again when you refill it. , Steam may still escape from the iron after you release the S button. 5 steam ironing 29 If you want a constant stream of steam, press the S button on top of the iron, and push the latch (on the front of the button) forward, to lock the S button down. 31 You can dry iron by just not pressing the S button, but if you want to make sure you don't press it accidentally, then you should iron with an empty reservoir. 32 Do your dry ironing first, then unplug, fill the reservoir, and do your steam ironing. constant steam dry ironing vertical steaming 33 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 34 Check that there's adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 35 Check that there's nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 41 Press the S button on top of the iron to produce steam, release it to stop the steam. 42 Don't let the reservoir empty while the iron is in use, or you'll have to prime it again when you refill it no water 43 If you let the reservoir run out of water, the pump will get noisy. 44 Unplug the base unit (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 45 Fill the reservoir (see "filling", on page 4), then prime the iron again. after use 46 Sit the iron on top of the base unit and turn the temperature control to ·. 47 Unplug the base unit (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 48 Top up the reservoir a) this'll give you a head start next time you use the iron b) it'll help to avoid inadvertently running out of water 49 Leave the iron to cool down completely before moving it or storing it away. [. . . ] 63 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. 7 connection The product must be earthed. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to E or E, the blue wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Don't use a non-rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it. wheelie bin symbol To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn't be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled. service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. [. . . ]